Karisma Kapoor's Marriage To Sunjay Kapoor Was 'Arranged With Help Of Friends': 'My Parents Will…'
Karisma Kapoor and Sunjay Kapoor's marriage was arranged by their families, but the relationship later turned sour, ending in a highly publicised divorce.
Businessman Sanjay Kapur, who was once married to actress Karisma Kapoor, passed away on June 12, 2025, while playing polo in Windsor, England. Sunjay Kapur's death reason is reported as a heart attack. He accidentally swallowed a bee during the match, which caused a severe allergic reaction and led to a cardiac arrest. Despite medical help on-site, he could not be saved.
Karisma Kapoor and Sanjay Kapur's Marriage
Karisma Kapoor married Sanjay Kapur on September 29, 2003, in a grand but private ceremony in Mumbai. The match had been arranged, and Karisma and her father Randhir Kapoor had confirmed this in early interviews at the time. When asked about the wedding, Randhir Kapoor had told Rediff back in the day, 'We will be able to give you the date in a couple of days. The wedding is an arranged one. Both Karisma and Sunjay have known each other but the alliance has been fixed with the help of common friends." Karisma, on her part, had said, 'My parents will decide [her marriage] for me."
See more: Before Sunjay Kapur, Karisma Kapoor Was All Set To Marry Abhishek Bachchan: 'It Feels Wonderful…'
A Marriage That Turned Messy
In the years that followed, Karisma and Sanjay's marriage began to fall apart. Sunjay, married to Karisma from 2003 to 2016, shared two children with her – daughter Samaira and son Kiaan. The former couple welcomed their daughter Samaira Kapur in 2005. Their family was completed after the arrival of their son Kiaan in 2011. However, their relationship broke down badly. Karisma later accused Sanjay of mistreating her, even during their honeymoon, and accused him of multiple affairs. Sanjay, on the other hand, claimed she had married him only for his wealth.
The divorce process was long and rather public. After years of separation, they finally divorced in 2016. It was widely reported as one of the messiest breakups in Bollywood circles.
Sunjay Kapur married Priya Sachdev after his divorce from Karisma. Priya had a daughter, Safira Chatwal, from her previous marriage with Vikram Chatwal. In 2018, Sunjay and Priya were blessed with a son, Azarius.
Sunjay Kapur funeral
The funeral and last rites of entrepreneur and polo player will be held in New Delhi on Thursday, June 19.
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June 19, 2025, 09:06 IST
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